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net
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[ adjective ] remaining after all deductions
Synonyms Examples "net profit" Used in print (Raymond C. Binder et al., editors, Proceedings...)It was shown that by proper anode design the net energy loss of the arc to the anode could be reduced to approximately 15 % of the total arc energy A detailed energy balance of the anode was established . |
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[ noun ] (clothing) an interconnected or intersecting configuration or system of components
Synonyms Examples "there was a hole in the network where some of the strands were broken" "he used a copper frame with copper meshing" Used in print (Dan McLachlan, Jr., "Communication Networks and...)Since the air is a continuum , the network of communication remains intact regardless of the positions or motions of the points ( the people ) in the net . On the parade_ground the net may be similar to that shown in Figure 3 . Furthermore , the network in Figure 3 is only the basic net through which other networks pertaining to logistics and the_like are interlaced . Since the difficulty of drawing the net is great , we will merely discuss it . |
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[ noun ] (computer science) a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
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[ noun ] a trap made of netting to catch fish or birds or insects
Used in print (Robert L. Duncan, The Voice of Strangers....)Without exception Hino 's brothers turned_to either one or both of their father 's occupations , but Hino showed a talent for neither and instead spent most of his time on the beach where he repaired nets and proved immensely popular as a storyteller . |
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[ verb ] make as a net profit
Examples "The company cleared $1 million" Used in print (The Dallas Morning News,...)Tailback James_Saxton already has surpassed his rushing total for his brilliant sophomore season , when he netted 271 yards on 55 carries ; he now has 273 yards in 22 tries during three games . |
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[ adjective ] conclusive in a process or progression
Examples "the final answer" "a last resort" "the net result" Used in print (The Dallas Morning News,...)His statistical record that year , when Texas won only one game and lost nine , was far from impressive : he carried the ball three times for a net gain of 10 yards , punted once for 39 yards and caught one pass for 13 yards . Related terms |
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[ noun ] (business) the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
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[ noun ] (tennis,games) game equipment consisting of a strip of netting dividing the playing area in tennis or badminton
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